FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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FRA:FAR FreightCar America Inc FRA:FAR
73 GF Score
Price €6.15
GF Value €6.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FreightCar America Profitability Rank?

FreightCar America FRA:FAR 73 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

FreightCar America has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

FreightCar America's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -3.80%. As of today, FreightCar America's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


FreightCar America Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:FAR vs FSTR, SWVL, RVSN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, FreightCar America's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


FreightCar America Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FreightCar America's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FreightCar America's Profitability Rank falls into.


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FreightCar America Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

FreightCar America has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

FreightCar America's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-3.729 / 98.204
=-3.80 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

FreightCar America has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, FreightCar America's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is FreightCar America's Profitability Rank too high?
FreightCar America's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, FreightCar America has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreightCar America's Profitability Rank compare to FSTR and SWVL?
FreightCar America's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, FreightCar America's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on FreightCar America and its competitors. FreightCar America's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FreightCar America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.54, compared to a current price of €6.15 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. FreightCar America's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FreightCar America (FRA:FAR), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is FreightCar America (FRA:FAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreightCar America stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.15 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.54. GuruFocus considers FreightCar America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FAR:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €6.54 vs. price of €6.15 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FreightCar America Business Description

Other Exchanges RAIL:USA
Address 125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
FreightCar America Inc is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railcars and railcar components. It designs and manufactures a variety of railcar types for transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in North America. The company also provides railcar rebody and repair services, railcar conversion services, and supplies railcar parts. The company has two segments: Manufacturing and Aftermarket. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment, which includes new railcar manufacturing, used railcar sales, and various conversions and rebodies. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
73GF Score

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